by Elizabeth George July 19, 2016
In many ways prayer is like a cell phone. You can pray anytime you want, anywhere you want, for as long as you want. But unlike a cell, prayer has no fees or roaming charges. Plus you have a direct line to the God of the universe 24/7-24 hours a day, 7 days a week! […]
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by Elizabeth George July 12, 2016
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8 I love recalling the […]
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by Elizabeth George July 07, 2016
John Wesley was passionately devoted to reading the Bible. He laid hold of the Bible because His heart’s desire was to grow… and the Bible laid hold of him as well. Every year, he lifted up this prayer as a covenant to God, expressing his desire to growing in the knowledge of Christ: O blessed […]
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by Elizabeth George July 05, 2016
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free. Galatians 5:1 Did your Fourth of July include a family picnic? Was it filled with children laughing and playing, and fireworks lighting up the sky? The Fourth is a holiday that provides opportunities for families and communities to be together. But its […]
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by Elizabeth George June 30, 2016
She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. Proverbs 31:13 In biblical times a house was generally built around an open space which often included a fountain. All in the home enjoyed the happy music of bubbles, gurgles, and splashes produced by their fountain. You can be a fountain of joy when […]
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by Elizabeth George June 28, 2016
If you desire that your children love God with all their heart, then there’s something you can do about it. Pray! And put your desire for your children right at the top of your prayer list. Then be diligent to live a life that reveals your love for God. Ephesians 6:4 says to “bring them […]
by Elizabeth George June 23, 2016
Ruth…became his wife; and…bore a son. Ruth 4:13 Here’s a thought to prop up by your kitchen sink, attach to your computer, and tape to your bathroom mirror: True service is love in working clothes. Perhaps Ruth’s most outstanding distinction was her servant heart. She consistently ministered to Naomi. Ruth rose before dawn, put on […]
by Elizabeth George June 21, 2016
It took Michelangelo four years to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. He had to paint with his head tilted uncomfortably upward while standing on scaffolds held by brackets in the walls, some 60 feet above the floor. Amazing! He never stopped using his mind, his creativity, his energy. And neither should you! Once […]
by Elizabeth George June 16, 2016
I had the surprise of my life when I interviewed for a job in a town on the outskirts of Los Angeles County. After stopping at the gate to gain entrance to the acreage of the Brandeis Institute, I drove down a long road leading away from all signs of city life. And there, for […]
by Elizabeth George June 14, 2016
Friends are a gift from the Lord. You should cultivate friendships with other men, especially other Christian men who will encourage you in your faith and give good advice. The Bible says, “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend” (Proverbs 27:17). Are you friends with men who are a […]
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by Elizabeth George June 09, 2016
When I walked into Walmart, my eye was drawn to a large poster picturing several arrogant girls with some pretty nasty scowls on their faces. It was an ad for the movie Mean Girls. Now contrast these “mean girls” with my friend Judy who helped me serve at a bridal shower. Judy moved among the […]
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by Elizabeth George June 07, 2016
Jesus was the greatest mentor of all time. He took a ragtag group of uneducated, ill-equipped men and, in three years, molded them into a force that turned the world upside down. Here’s what we can learn from His example: There can be no impact without contact. Jesus spent time with His men. He taught […]
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